'Shipleys has the prestige of being a founding part of AGN International, an esteemed global consortium of distinct and autonomous accounting and consulting businesses. In addition to being proactive participants of AGN UK & Ireland, we also back its countrywide service, which assists SMEs, medium-scale businesses, affluent families, and trusts everywhere in the UK and Ireland. AGN's goal is to empower its members to aid businesses and individuals with superior standards, unambiguous and pragmatic business counsel, and local commercial familiarity, globally. Our involvement in AGN allows us direct access to such advice internationally, within a system of reliable relationships designed to sustain high standards at a reasonable cost, countering the complexities and expenses of some global providers. AGN International is arranged into five regions, with member firms working together within each region and across the globe to serve clients’ needs, and enhance client service by understanding each other’s markets and exchanging expertise and knowledge. As one of nearly 200 member firms, Shipleys operates out of roughly 450 offices worldwide, supplying our clients with backup from around 11,000 partners and staff in almost 100 countries. Shipleys has a longstanding history of active engagement with AGN. Ben Bidnell serves as Shipleys’ principal liaison for other AGN firms. His positions include the Chair of The International Business Development Committee, Chair of The EMEA Business Development Committee, and a Member of The EMEA Board of Directors. Other significant AGN contacts include David Hartles, Mike Luckett, and VAT specialist, Nancy Cruickshanks, with Mike serving on the Members’ Development Committee.